Malik
Malik: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈlik/ · /mɑˈlik/
Meaning and origin of Malik
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic مَالِك (mālik) and مَلِك (malik, “Leader”).
How popular is Malik?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 49,607 boys in the U.S. have been named Malik (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3635 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #97 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #437 for boys, with 724 babies given the name.
Names similar to Malik
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Sibling name ideas for Malik
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Malik FAQ
What does the name Malik mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic مَالِك (mālik) and مَلِك (malik, “Leader”).
What is the origin of the name Malik?
Malik is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Malik?
Since 1880, 259 girls and 49,607 boys in the U.S. have been named Malik (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3635 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #97 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #437 for boys, with 724 babies given the name.
Is Malik a boy or girl name?
Malik is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 259 girls and 49,607 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.